Ford Escape: Exterior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Front Door Moulding
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH door shown, RH door similar.
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NOTE:
Do not use excessive force when removing retainers, to avoid damage to moulding.
Using a non-marring trim tool, disengage the retainers attaching moulding to the door.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Remove the moulding.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Repair
NOTE:
Mouldings located on the front and rear window frames may
experience minor scratches from vehicle shipment or car wash racks. The
imperfections may be repaired instead of replacing components by
following the steps below...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH similar.
All vehicles
Remove the exterior mirror...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
Remove the rear scuff plate trim panel.
Refer to: Rear Scuff Plate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...
Body
The body consists of the following:
Front frame rails constructed of high-strength Dual Phase (DP) 600 steel
Rear frame rails constructed of Boron ultra high-strength steel
Fender reinforcement tube constructed of Dual Phase (DP) 800 high-strength steel
Fender apron assembly constructed of Dual Phase (DP) 600 high-strength steel
Liftgate outer panel constructed..